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France, Consulate – First Empire (1800–1814).
See original version (French)
178
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France, Consulate – First Empire (1800–1814).
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
France, Consulate – First Empire (1800–1814).
Light Cavalry Officer’s sabre, without scabbard.
Gilt cast brass mount known as the ‘Marengo’ style (remnants of gilding). The pommel features melon-shaped ribs with a hemispherical rivet and a short tail. The tang is made of finely chequered ebony. The joint arch is ribbed and curved, connected to the pommel by a small arched branch. The crossguard is decorated at the lower part by a shield-shaped lug, with a ribbed border. Semi-curved blade with a hollow edge and flat back, engraved with war trophies and floral motifs, showing traces of blue and gold in the third section and a mottled grey patina.
86.5 cm (blade 73 cm).
(Wear and damage, play between the blade tang and the mount, the tip of the blade blunted, As is).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0027227 - 48
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